Senior Optical Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Find your next Senior Optical Engineer job through Ladders. Our platform hosts numerous high-paying job opportunities for professionals in the field. Senior Optical Engineers play a critical role in creating, designing, and improving optical devices including, but not limited to, lenses, telescopes, and microscopes.

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$120K - $160K *

Explore opportunities to shape the future of cloud-native infrastructure through engineering excellence. Collaborate across multi-functional teams to ensure seamless system management and create robus...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $168K *

Unlock your potential by engaging with clients to design innovative high-speed connectors. Lead projects from concept to implementation, providing technical guidance and support while collaborating ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Transform the future of pharma applications by leading innovative solutions and managing lifecycle projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic improvements across the organization...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $135K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing broadband by developing cutting-edge manufacturing processes for optical fiber assemblies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $349K *

Join a dynamic team that designs cutting-edge embedded software for networking platforms, advancing the future of connectivity. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to innovate solutions that enh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Innovate reliability strategies by collaborating with design teams to preemptively identify failure modes, create and implement rigorous testing protocols, and enhance product quality through comprehe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$94K - $160K *

Champion AI integration by transforming workflows into automated solutions. Collaborate with teams to implement tools that elevate productivity. Design reusable patterns and layers for seamless deploy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Optimize the design and integration of advanced RF/EO/IR signal processing systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance algorithm performance, while effectively mentoring peers and dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $191K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development for single-use medical devices, guiding cross-functional teams through every phase of the product lifecycle while ensuring compliance, safety, and man...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Shape the future of silicon photonics by designing innovative integrated circuits. Lead all stages from architecture to testing, collaborating with experts to enhance performance in advanced optical s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $200K *

Pioneer the development of next-gen neurotech hardware by architecting complex consumer electronics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive designs from concept to production, optimi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $203K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions in aerospace by engineering complex systems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and optimizing flight deck avionics to enhance operational efficiency and safety in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $200K *

Champion complex operational programs in semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution across cross-functional teams. Lead critical projects utilizing Ion-Beam Techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's passionate about innovation and collaboration, leading the development of scalable software solutions while mentoring engineers and delivering impactful product features in an agile...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing electrics for advanced automated systems. Collaborate across teams to drive innovative, scalable solutions that enhance manufacturing technology and robotics for high-imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $110K *

Play a key role in driving electrical product development from concept to production, leveraging your expertise to ensure high-quality designs and effective collaboration across teams, while managing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $140K *

Accelerate product development by leveraging expertise in embedded systems, collaborating across teams, and enhancing software performance for advanced sensor capabilities and reliability...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform supplier relationships by leading development activities. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with standards. Collaborate across functions to enhance quality, cost, and delive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $131K *

Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to design and deliver innovative optical connectivity prototypes, leveraging materials knowledge and project management skills to support product development a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$205K - $353K *

Unlock potential by leading quality strategy for innovative surgical vision equipment. Drive compliance, product quality, and risk management across global manufacturing sites while nurturing a high-p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $195K *

Transform defense systems by developing cutting-edge fire control and signal processing technologies for hypersonic environments. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance missile defense solutions an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic engineering initiatives in Silicon Photonics and Semiconductor solutions. Drive technology execution and foster key collaborations, bridging engineering teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Transform the future of secure processing by leading engineering teams to design and develop cutting-edge embedded technology solutions that meet complex customer needs across diverse environments, fr...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $150K *

Drive growth and enhance customer experience by executing strategic initiatives across the Independent Channel. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery and operational effec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $165K *

Lead the design and development of embedded firmware for innovative memory solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance in AI and Cloud infrastructures, driving next-gen c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Optical Engineer?question toggle

    Senior Optical Engineers develop and design optical systems and equipment. They are responsible for the conceptualizaton, design, testing and development of optical systems.

  • What qualifications are required to be a Senior Optical Engineer?question toggle

    Most Senior Optical Engineers hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physics, Optics, or a related field. Experience in the field, analytical skills, and familiarity with optical design software are commonly required.

  • Why should I use Ladders for my Senior Optical Engineer job search?question toggle

    Ladders hosts vetted professional jobs that pay $100000 or more. We provide detailed job descriptions, application advice, and a wide list of opportunities across the U.S.A.